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Case No. 13267Careless driving causing death · Co. Wicklow · 2 Jul 2025

Man charged over death of Laois father in Rathdrum workplace incident

A man in his late 30s has been charged after a dumper truck driver allegedly caused the death of John Maher at Greenane Road, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, on 2 July 2025. He appeared at Bray District Court and remains in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Jul
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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22 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSchatz was charged with careless driving causing death at a building site. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe victim was father-of-two John Maher, formerly of Rathevan in Portlaoise. (rte.ie)
  • whatA man has been arrested and charged over the workplace death of a Laois married father of two. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatJohn Maher was killed while at work in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe death occurred at a construction site on the Greenane Road in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened on Greenane Road in Ballygannon, Rathdrum. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe death occurred on a Wednesday afternoon. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe death occurred on 2 July 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe driver is accused of driving a Thwaites Front Dumper. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationSchatz was arrested on the afternoon of his court appearance and charged by a sergeant. (rte.ie)
  • investigationTarieli Schatz was arrested in Wicklow and charged, and remains in custody. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe driver is charged with driving without due care and attention, causing the death of John Maher. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThere was no objection or consent to bail, and no bail application was heard. (rte.ie)
  • courtSchatz was remanded in custody. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe case was listed again before Wicklow District Court, sitting in Bray, on Tuesday 8 July. (rte.ie)
  • courtSchatz appeared at a special sitting of Bray District Court on 4 July 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtSchatz was remanded to appear again at Bray on 8 July 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherSchatz made no reply when charged. (rte.ie)
  • otherSchatz was granted legal aid after the court heard he was working in construction and earning €700 per week. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe judge directed that Schatz be assessed to see if any medical assistance was required. (rte.ie)
  • otherSchatz was assigned a Russian interpreter ahead of his next court appearance. (rte.ie)
  • otherA post-mortem was carried out at St. Columcille's Hospital, Loughlinstown. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jul2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man arrested and charged over death of Laois dad in workplace

    Adds the victim's name, the charge wording, the arrest in Wicklow, the post-mortem, and the court appearance on 4 July with remand to 8 July.

    suspect, Tarieli Schatz, 37, male, namedTarieli Schatzvictim, John Maher, male, irish (judged from name)John Maher
  2. 4 Jul2025
    In courtrte.ie, follow-up
    Man charged over Wicklow construction site death

    Reports the charge and first court appearance of Tarieli Schatz at Bray District Court on 4 July 2025. He made no reply, was remanded in custody, was granted legal aid, and was assigned a Russian interpreter. The victim is described as father-of-two John Maher, formerly of Rathevan in Portlaoise.

    accused, Tarieli Schatz, 37, male, Georgian, named, non-irishTarieli Schatzvictim, John Maher, irish (judged from name)John Maher